President & CEO

Calgary Co-op; Calgary; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic President & CEO to lead its operations in Calgary. This role involves steering the organization towards sustainable growth while maintaining strong community ties. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills, with a proven history of financial stewardship and innovation. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a community-focused organization that values quality and local sourcing. If you are ready to take on a transformative leadership role in a well-respected cooperative, this position is for you.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in leading complex organizations through growth.
• Experience in retail and member-owned businesses is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to all co-op operations.
• Collaborate with the Board to develop strategic plans.

Skills

Leadership

Emotional Intelligence

Interpersonal Skills

Financial Stewardship

Innovation

Job description

Calgary Co-op (“The Co-op”) has been serving the local community since 1956 when it opened its first store in collaboration with local farmers and ranchers to provide fresh, farm-to-table foods—long before the term became widely recognized. Headquartered in Calgary, the organization prioritizes sourcing food from within the city, across Alberta and throughout Western Canada whenever possible. Committed to offering high-quality local products at competitive prices, Calgary Co-op aims to ensure its members feel confident in their choices. This includes fostering connections between consumers and the producers behind their food. As a result, the selection of locally sourced products continues to expand, reinforcing the organization's dedication to freshness, quality, and community support.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) provides leadership and direction to Calgary Co-op. The CEO has overall management responsibility for all co-op operations, across the various lines of business, including member services, human and financial resources, marketing and financial performance, and community and stakeholder relations. The CEO is responsible for collaborating with the Board to develop the strategic plan and actioning the right initiatives to achieve that strategy. The CEO is to operate in a manner which demonstrates dedication to the mission, vision, and values of the Co-op.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a successful, consumer-facing business leader demonstrating high emotional intelligence with a reputation for operating and leading an organization of similar complexity through growth and evolution. Experience in retail, member-owned, multiple lines of business, real estate and/or services is beneficial. Equipped with outstanding interpersonal skills, the ideal candidate brings a track record of innovation and financial stewardship that will enable profitable and sustainable growth and change.

Based in Calgary, AB, this is an exceptional opportunity to have an impactful leadership role in a well-positioned market leader committed to the community it serves.

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We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Please note that we will only be in contact with those individuals moving forward with our client.